Implementing a Quality Improvement Program The Code of Federal Regulations states that RHCs “must develop, implement, evaluate, and maintain an effective, ongoing, data-driven quality assessment and performance improvement program.” Beyond this, it just makes sense to have a QAPI program to ensure the quality of care, services, and operations....

Grassroots Advocacy: Engaging with the Legislative Process The legislative process is meant to facilitate public conversations about issues. But it’s pretty confusing. This workshop will offer key strategies and present creative case studies to help you take your organization’s direct advocacy and grassroots efforts to the next level. Explore...

Billing for Rural Health Clinics This session will cover basic concepts related to Medicare billing in the rural health clinic. At the conclusion of this session, participants will have knowledge of common RHC billing issues, differences between billing for RHC and non-RHC services, and use of RHC revenue codes...

Rural Clinics and Providers: Surviving and Thriving Under the Affordable Care Act and Current Market Demands This session will feature new requirements for how rural clinics operate and report, new legislative and regulatory requirements, care delivery and payment models under the ACA and pay for performance programs. • New...